Air Traffic Controller - Approach Radar

3w3 weeks ago

UNDP

Contract · $90,000 – $140,000

About this role

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, and closes Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It identifies priority areas, develops objectives, activities, deliverables, timelines, and budgetary requirements for country-specific and regional projects. The Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts for Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Obtain aerodrome control rating for selected airport as soon as possible. Perform tower controller’s duties at the airport being rated. Maintain coordination with military controller, if applicable, and other ATC units.

Provide on-the-job training on approach radar control to nationals with basic air traffic control training. Assess performance of trainee controllers and recommend their rating as tower controllers. Hand over approach radar control duties to rated nationals while retaining a supervisory role.

Ensure ATC procedures and instructions at area control centre are up-to-date and conform to ICAO requirements, responding to needs of other airport users. Demonstrate professionalism, communication, teamwork, planning and organizing, and accountability. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Aerodrome control rating
Experience performing tower controller duties
Knowledge of ICAO ATC procedures and standards
Ability to provide on-the-job training in approach radar control
Skills in assessing trainee controller performance
Proficiency in coordinating with military and other ATC units
Mastery of air traffic control subject matter
Conformity with ICAO requirements in ATC operations

Responsibilities

Obtain aerodrome control rating for selected airport as soon as possible
Perform tower controller’s duties at airport being rated
Maintain coordination with military controller, if applicable, and other ATC units
Provide on-the-job training on approach radar control to nationals who have had basic air traffic control training
Assess performance of trainee controllers and recommend their rating as tower controllers
Hand over approach radar control duties to rated nationals while retaining a supervisory role
Ensure ATC procedures and instructions at area control centre are up-to-date and in conformity with ICAO requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned